Beginning April 30, 2018, the FAA is phasing in a nationwide beta test of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which helps support the safe integration of drones in the nation’s airspace. The testing will deploy the system incrementally at nearly 300 air traffic facilities covering approximately 500 airports, according to FAA officials. […]
Registration opens for Hayward Air Rally
Registration is now open for the 54th Annual Hayward Air Rally, slated for June 21-23, 2018. The Hayward Air Rally is a 500-mile VFR cross-country challenge, flown in two legs, starting at the Hayward Airport (KHWD) in California and ending at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada. Officials note this is not a speed event, […]
BendixKing introduces flight display for experimental aircraft
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – BendixKing has introduced xVue Touch, a primary flight display for experimental aircraft. Available now for $5,499, the new cockpit technology provides builders and pilots with a touchscreen flight display at an affordable price, according to company officials. This is the first product BendixKing has launched for experimental aircraft. BendixKing’s xVue Touch replaces […]
Picture of the Day: On final
Don Sutherland sent in this picture for Picture of the Day, explaining: “C-172 on final for Boerne Stage Field (5C1) just west of San Antonio, Texas, on April 25, 2018. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]
GA advocates say airport funds can’t be used to fight for restrictions at airport
The town of East Hampton, N.Y., cannot divert airport revenue to pay for legal fees stemming from its unsuccessful effort to impose restrictions at East Hampton Airport (KHTO), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) claims in an appeal to the FAA. The appeal comes in response to a preliminary FAA decision that declined to address […]
Call for nominations for the CFI Hall of Fame
The National Association of Flight Instructors has put out a call for nominations for the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. Celebrating its 21st year, the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame recognizes CFIs who “make significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction in their communities and nationwide,” NAFI officials said. Nominations for the 2018 […]
Garmin GFC 600 autopilot approved for Baron 58 and Cessna 340
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 600 autopilot for the Baron 58/58A (1984 model year or later) and Cessna 340/340A. The GFC 600 is designed as a standalone autopilot that integrates with the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and the G500/G600 glass flight displays, Garmin navigators, as well as a variety of third-party […]
STC approved for new prop on Cessna 400
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of the 4-blade MTV-14-D/195-30b propeller on the Cessna 400 with the Teledyne Continental TSIO-550-C engines. This installation is also STC’d by EASA, company officials note. According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the new prop features the following advantages: Shorter takeoff distance by approximately -3% (SL, […]
Nominations open for Drones for Humanity $20,000 prize
The FAI — World Air Sports Federation — is on a quest to find an inspirational recipient worthy of the Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant – a $20,000 cash prize for pioneers involved in using drones for the good of humanity. “As the world governing body for all air sports, the FAI is responsible for […]